Meet The Newest Giant: Carlos Beltran

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 28: Carlos Beltran #15 of the San Francisco Giants strikes out in his second at bat during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 28, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Carlos Beltran, Bruce Bochy

San Francisco Giants' Carlos Beltran, left, laughs as manager Bruce Bochy speaks during a news conference before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Philadelphia. The defending World Series champion Giants completed a trade Thursday to acquire the All-Star outfielder and cash from the New York Mets, upgrading their inconsistent offense. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Carlos Beltran

San Francisco Giants' Carlos Beltran walks with his bat during batting practice before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco Giants v Philadelphia Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 28: Carlos Beltran #15 of the San Francisco Giants works out during batting practice before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 28, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v Philadelphia Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 28: Carlos Beltran #15 of the San Francisco Giants works out during batting practice before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 28, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Carlos Beltran

San Francisco Giants' Carlos Beltran takes the field for warmups before the Giants' baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Carlos Beltran, Pablo Sandoval

San Francisco Giants' Carlos Beltran, right, and Pablo Sandoval laugh as they stretch before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Carlos Beltran

San Francisco Giants' Carlos Beltran checks his bat during batting practice before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Carlos Beltran

San Francisco Giants' Carlos Beltran laughs during a news conference before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Philadelphia. The defending World Series champion Giants completed a trade Thursday to acquire the All-Star outfielder and cash from the New York Mets, upgrading their inconsistent offense. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Carlos Beltran

San Francisco Giants' Carlos Beltran adjusts his hat during a news conference before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Philadelphia. The defending World Series champions acquired the All-Star outfielder in a trade with the New York Mets. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Mets v Cincinnati Reds

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Giants added a new bat to the team for the final stretch of the season with a trade for Carlos Beltran. Beltran is a career .282 batter and should help us attempt to repeat as champs!

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 26: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets looks on before the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 26, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

New York Mets v Cincinnati Reds

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CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 25: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets drives in the game-tying run in the seventh inning with a sacrifice fly against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 25, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

82nd MLB All-Star Game - Batting Practice

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PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 12: National League All-Star Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets looks on during batting practice before the start of the 82nd MLB All-Star Game at Chase Field on July 12, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.

82nd MLB All-Star Game - Batting Practice

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PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 12: National League All-Star Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets looks on during batting practice before the start of the 82nd MLB All-Star Game at Chase Field on July 12, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.

82nd MLB All-Star Game - Batting Practice

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PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 12: National League All-Star Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets looks on during batting practice before the start of the 82nd MLB All-Star Game at Chase Field on July 12, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.

82nd MLB All-Star Game - Batting Practice

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PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 12: National League All-Star Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets, National League All-Star Troy Tulowitzki #2 of the Colorado Rockies and batting coach Hensley Meulens look on during batting practice before the start of the 82nd MLB All-Star Game at Chase Field on July 12, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.

2011 State Farm Home Run Derby

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PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 11: National League All-Star Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets looks on during the 2011 State Farm Home Run Derby at Chase Field on July 11, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Gatorade All-Star Workout Day

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PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 11: (L-R) National League All-Stars Starlin Castro #13 of the Chicago Cubs, Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets, Miguel Montero #26 of the Arizona Diamondbacks, First Base Coach Roberto Kelly and Manager Bruce Bochy of the San Francisco Giants stand together on the field during the Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Chase Field on July 11, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.

New York Mets v San Francisco Giants

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 08: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets smiles after he scored in the ninth inning of their game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on July 8, 2011 in San Francisco, California.

New York Mets v San Francisco Giants

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 08: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets takes batting practice before their game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on July 8, 2011 in San Francisco, California.

New York Mets v Los Angeles Dodgers

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 5: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets is greeted by Angel Pagan #16 after both score on Beltran's two run home run in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 5, 2011 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

New York Yankees v New York Mets

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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 03: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets in action against the New York Yankees during their game on July 3, 2011 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

New York Mets v Texas Rangers

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ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 24: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on June 24, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.

New York Mets v Texas Rangers

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ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 24: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on June 24, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.

New York Mets Photo Day

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PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - FEBRUARY 24: RY 24: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets poses for a portrait during the New York Mets Photo Day on February 24, 2011 at Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

New York Mets Photo Day

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PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - FEBRUARY 24: RY 24: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets poses for a portrait during the New York Mets Photo Day on February 24, 2011 at Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Timbaland's "Shock Value II" Album Release Party

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NEW YORK - DECEMBER 08: (R-L) New York Mets centerfielder Carlos Beltran and wife Jessica Beltran attend Timbaland's "Shock Value II" album release party at Hudson Terrace on December 8, 2009 in New York City.

New York Mets v Los Angeles Dodgers

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 19: Center fielder Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets fields a pop fly by Russell Martin of the Los Angeles Dodgers to end the first inning as Jose Reyes #7 looks on at Dodger Stadium on May 19, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

Atlanta Braves v New York Mets

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NEW YORK - MAY 13: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets bats against the Atlanta Braves on May 13, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Braves defeated the Mets 8-7 in twelve innings.

Pittsburgh Pirates v New York Mets

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NEW YORK - MAY 09: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets watches the flight of his fifth inning home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 9, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets defeated the Pirates 10-1.

Pittsburgh Pirates v New York Mets

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NEW YORK - MAY 08: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets looks on before playing the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 8, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

Pittsburgh Pirates v New York Mets

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NEW YORK - MAY 08: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets looks on before playing the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 8, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

New York Mets v St. Louis Cardinals

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ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 23: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a three-run home run to against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 23, 2009 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals beat the Mets 12-8.

Milwaukee Brewers v New York Mets

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NEW YORK - APRIL 19: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets runs the bases against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field on April 19, 2009 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

San Diego Padres v New York Mets

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NEW YORK - APRIL 15: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets during batting practice before their game against the San Diego Padres on April 15, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.